Explainer: What Is the OAS?
AS/COA Online explains the origins, structure, and controversies of the multilateral organization that unites North, Central, and South America.
Explainers
Explainer: The Colombia-Venezuela Border Conflict
The conflict is shutting down commerce along a border longer than the one between Texas and Mexico.
Explainer: How Is Latin America Responding to Europe's Refugee Crisis?
Leaders from Brazil to Venezuela have pledged to welcome those fleeing violence in the Middle East, particularly Syrians.
Explainer: What's Behind Ecuador's 2015 Protests?
President Rafael Correa faces growing discontent over economic measures and an attempt to end presidential term limits.
Explainer: Hacking Team's Reach in the Americas
The spyware company has some of its best clients in the Western Hemisphere, with Mexico doling out the most cash in the world.
Explainer: All about Venezuela's Upcoming Elections and New Gender Quota
A new gender parity law presents a hurdle for the opposition, which already held its primaries for December parliamentary elections.
Explainer: What's the Future of Obama's Executive Action on Immigration?
On July 10, an appeals court heard the case determining the future of the U.S. president’s deportation relief programs.
